The Mississippi Jaycees hosted JCI USA’s Chapter Development Director Neil Fitzgerald, of California, visiting as the keynote speaker for the 2018 Board of Directors Installation Banquet for Petal and Hattiesburg Jaycees. CDD Fitzgerald’s position on the National Executive Committee for JCI USA is to assist in opening new chapters across the nation. Petal Jaycees earned their charter in March 2018, making them the second chapter in Mississippi.
State President of the Mississippi Jaycees, Miranda Williams and Petal member, Zachary Smith took CDD Fitzgerald to tour the Capitol in Jackson and met with several state leaders who were past members of the Jaycees. The list included: Governor Phil Bryant, Workman Compensation Commissioner Mark Formby, Insurance Commissioner Mike Chaney, Secretary of State Delbert Hosemann, Representative Becky Currie, Speaker of the House Pro Tempore Greg Snowden and Representative Hank Zuber. All credit much of their success to the leadership skills they learned while a member of the Jaycees.
During the banquet, new members of both chapters were inducted and members were awarded by State President, Miranda Williams, for outstanding service. Members awarded were: President Kara Dunn for Quarter One Top Recruiter, Chaplain Jonathan Crabtree for Jaycee of the Quarter, Treasurer Kayla Cedotal with Top Leadership Award and Rachael Barnes with Best Project during Quarter One.
The Board of Directors for Hattiesburg Jaycees included: Hillaire Long, President, Megan Bradberry, Treasurer, Elise Coston, PR Manager, Courtney Holcomb, Secretary.
The Board of Directors for Petal Jaycees included: Kara Dunn, President, Terri Lichlyter, Membership Vice President, Zachary Smith, Individual Development Vice President, Kayla Cedotal, Treasurer, Codi Tanner, Secretary, Dee Lumpkin, Web Manager, Jonathan Crabtree, Chaplain.
The Jaycees are a civic leadership organization that empowers young people between the ages of 18-40, to become active citizens in their community and creates positive change. For more information on how you can join the Jaycees or to start a chapter in your area, call State President Miranda Williams at 601-467-9011 or email via ms@jciusa.org.
